Ocmulgee River at Macon, GA
Is Ocmulgee River at Macon, GA flooding right now?
Ocmulgee River at Macon, GA measured 5.74 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.74 ft
Streamflow
664 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.4 ft on Wed, Jul 6, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 24.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.4 ft | 1994-07-06 |
| 29.9 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 29.8 ft | 1990-03-19 |
| 29.5 ft | 1971-03-04 |
| 28 ft | 1948-11-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek near Macon, GA | 8.2 mi | Bibb County |
| Walnut Creek near Gray, GA | 9.2 mi | Jones County |
| Echeconnee Creek at Houston Rd, near Byron, GA | 11.1 mi | Peach County |
| Ocmulgee River at Ga 18, at Dames Ferry, GA | 13.8 mi | Monroe County |
| Falling Creek near Juliette, GA | 19.0 mi | Jones County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.